[Official] Grand Theft Auto IV


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GTA4 has been leaked :) Great news but those who dont have a 360 would like to know a bit about the game. Is it good? Is it better than SA? Little details etc.

PLEASE do not post any links to the leak seeing as Neowin will close the thread and those who are intrested in details about the game will have their fun ruined.

PS: If you say something about the plot use the

[spoiler][/spoiler]

tags so we people that dont want the plot ruined, dont read

Example

Because Rockstar/Take 2 is one of the few great developers left, and because they've put so much effort into making GTA4 which seems like its going to be GOTY tbh, if not one of the best games ever made (pure personal speculation) I don't support downloading this at all. Spend some goddamn money on it and show your support for a great dev and a great game.

Because Rockstar/Take 2 is one of the few great developers left, and because they've put so much effort into making GTA4 which seems like its going to be GOTY tbh, if not one of the best games ever made (pure personal speculation) I don't support downloading this at all. Spend some goddamn money on it and show your support for a great dev and a great game.

I dont agree that this is the correct thread to talk about if piracy is correct or not. Lets just stick to some screenshots, details about the game, gameplay, etc. Leave the pro/antipiracy for another thread please :)

I dont agree that this is the correct thread to talk about if piracy is correct or not. Lets just stick to some screenshots, details about the game, gameplay, etc. Leave the pro/antipiracy for another thread please :)

But the thread is about the game being pirated is it not?

The leaked version is a PAL version.

lolz if its the aussie version :p

In case anyone's thinking of downloading this, keep in mind that a few weeks after Halo 3, the Orange Box and COD4 were "leaked", Microsoft went on a HUGE banning spree.

If you're playing the game a week before release, you're going to pop up on Microsoft's RADAR for sure, not to mention that all 3 of the above mention leaks were NOT done properly and thus easily detectable by Microsoft anyway, you can be certain the GTA4 leak is the same (Hell, it's probably been leaked by MS themselves so they can get anyone tempted to try 2008's biggest game a bit early).

But the thread is about the game being pirated is it not?

No, its a discussion about this game which has been leaked.

Please stop. You are going to ruin it for the ones that want to know about the game.

Will it ever be available for PC ? if so... when will it be ?

tks.

Nothing official has been announced but next year you will problably see GTA4 on your PC :)

if the monday delivery contract is true, Game sure are preparing early as my copy is classed as picked + packaged and awaiting shipping and i have been charged for it so lets hope they ignore the monday delivery :p

think I read earlier that game were preparing shipments early to all go out on monday to stop there being delays in sending out.

In case anyone's thinking of downloading this, keep in mind that a few weeks after Halo 3, the Orange Box and COD4 were "leaked", Microsoft went on a HUGE banning spree.

If you're playing the game a week before release, you're going to pop up on Microsoft's RADAR for sure, not to mention that all 3 of the above mention leaks were NOT done properly and thus easily detectable by Microsoft anyway, you can be certain the GTA4 leak is the same (Hell, it's probably been leaked by MS themselves so they can get anyone tempted to try 2008's biggest game a bit early).

MS can't really ban for playing early.

The game is available to buy in some french/german shops it's reported, and there's even people in the UK selling it on ebay.

It'll be frustrating for them, as they'll see an unrealistic spike in people playing, but if they ban, they'll take out innocent people as well.

Halo 3 caused bans due to the first leak being by an everyday person who ripped the game incorrectly. Orange Box was also ripped incorrectly. I dunno about COD4.

i wouldnt personally expect GAME to send copys early.. as i do know its very looked down upon selling a title early etc in that area of the business as that is what they specialise in... if anyone i would expect i dunno amazon? hmv? possible play?

i wouldnt personally expect GAME to send copys early.. as i do know its very looked down upon selling a title early etc in that area of the business as that is what they specialise in... if anyone i would expect i dunno amazon? hmv? possible play?

I'm pretty certain the only stores that would sell early are the mom and pop kind of set ups. there are heavy fines for breaking street dates.

SCEE officially announces GTA IV bundle

SCEE just sent out a press release confirming the much-rumoured GTA IV PlayStation 3 bundle for Europe.

The package, to go on sale alongside the game on April 29, will consist of a 40Gb machine, a Sixaxis and a copy of the game for ?319.99.

Read the full thing after the link.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) Announces official Grand Theft Auto? IV bundle

Grand Theft Auto? IV to be bundled with 40GB PlayStation?3

April 23rd 2008: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today confirmed the release of an official Grand Theft Auto IV bundle exclusively for PLAYSTATION?3 (PS3?).The bundle, available on April 29, 2008, will consist of a PLAYSTATION?3 40GB model, a SIXAXIS? wireless controller and a copy of Grand Theft Auto IV, the latest title in the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto franchise, all for just ?319.99 (RRP).

?We are delighted to offer the millions of PS3 and GTA fans the ultimate gaming package,? said David Reeves, President, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) is the eleventh, upcoming instalment of the best-selling Grand Theft Auto video game franchise.

Source: http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/04/23/s...ndle/#more-4065

They left it a little late to announce!

We knew it was coming:pnyway though :p Now to find the cheapest place to snag it online, you'll be able to beat that 320 price!

ps. And it starts, first gameplay leak - [url=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=90chndWcgGs]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=90chMINOR SPOILERS!OILERS!)

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